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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.04, 3,046.52 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.04, 3,046.52 and 570.16 is: 855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.04 : 3,046.52 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.04/3,046.52 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.04x = 3,046.52 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.04x = 1,737,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,003.84/2,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.23

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